After advocating for health professionals to engage in politics, I have to respond to the Robert F Kennedy endorsement and rally that the Republican candidate Donald Trump has acquired.

NOTE: I neither will endorse nor directly advocate for either primary candidate. I am merely reacting to the rally and providing a health advocate insight into the health politics within the United States 2024 Presidential election. Remaining exclusively on a health agenda, I find this discussion important for all health providers, advocates, stakeholders, or users within the US to have.

Once light on the health platform, RFK immediately adds a health agenda under the Trump campaign. In contrast, Harris has yet to have a major stance change or agenda that differs from the status quo. However: both campaigns also fail in other important areas within our healthcare system (ex. accessibility and style of healthcare). Except, what should the current health narratives be? Tune in to this episode to hear my thoughts on our current status on health politics and to potentially consider a new perspective.

P.S. This video is a gross overview and does not fully do justice to the various topics and ideas mentioned in the video. Universal Healthcare, Diabetes, and Holistic medicine are just a few of the topics mentioned that may warrant future episodes. Nutrition is the general theme for our health platform here and I hear how RFK wants to address these concerns. However, I would also need to look into his track record AND find more specifics on how he would head his department if brought in. Withholding judgment on his other platforms and philosophies, RFK has a health stance we can discuss and scrutinize as needed.

Our platform is also not full proof as we wish to have an evolving, nuanced, and engaged health platform while also standing for healthcare options and economic feasibility, access, and impact. Without any further adieu, please enjoy this episode!